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Early Origins of the Kronberger family

The surname Kronberger was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Kronberger family

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Kronberger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kronenberg, Kronenbergg, Kronenbergs, Kronenberges, Kronenburg, Kronenburggs, Kronnenberg, Kronnenberges, Kronennberg, van Kronenberg, Kronberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Kronberger family

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United States Kronberger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kronberger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Hanna Friederica Kronberger, who settled in Georgia sometime between 1733 and 1783
Kronberger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Eva Kronberger, who settled in New York, NY in 1852
  • J. Kronberger, who arrived in Baltimore in 1854

Canada Kronberger migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kronberger Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Georg Kronberger, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1782

Contemporary Notables of the name Kronberger (post 1700) +

  • Hans Kronberger (b. 1951), Austrian politician, former Member of the European Parliament
  • Hans Kronberger CBE FRS (1920-1970), Austrian-born, British physicist
  • Petra Kronberger (b. 1969), Austrian three-time gold medalist former alpine skier
  • Lily Kronberger (1890-1974), Hungarian competitive figure skater, Hungary’s first World Champion
  • Maximilian Kronberger (1888-1904), German poet


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